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Operation & Installation Guide
Part No. 24001157
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  • Page 1 United States or abroad, or disclosed to a national of another country without the prior written approval of the United States Department of State. VersaMux-4000 Trunk Group Multiplexer DNE Technologies System...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    States or abroad, or disclosed to a national of another country without the prior written approval of the United States Department of State. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Ultra Electronics, DNE Technologies assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of this document, including but not limited...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation ..............3-8 Grounding ..................... 3-18 Power Cord ....................3-19 System Interconnects ..................3-20 NRZ ......................3-20 NRZ Control Leads ................... 3-21 NRZ DTE Operation .................. 3-22 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page -iii Revision C...
  • Page 4 Front Panel Interface ................5-42 Terminal Interface..................5-43 Alarm-Stats ....................5-44 Aggregate-Stats ..................5-44 Bandwidth-Stats ..................5-45 Chapter-6 Diagnostics LED Indicators ....................6-3 LED Descriptions..................6-3 LED States ....................6-5 Diagnostics Menu .....................6-6 Page -iv VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 5 Warranty Statements Statement of Warranty ..................8-3 Service Requests ....................8-4 Returning Defective Equipment ................ 8-5 Obtaining an RMA and Returning Equipment..........8-5 Preparing Items for Return................. 8-5 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page -v Revision C...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Page -vi VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 7 Maintenance • Warranty statements This document is available as an Adobe PDF on the VersaMux-4000 CDROM, DNE Part Number 24001158 or via the Ultra Electronics, DNE Technologies web site (http://www.ultra-dne.com). Note that the web site requires registration and is subject to ITAR regulations.

  • Page 8: Document Formats

    This document may use warnings for various potential conditions. The following are the warning formats with descriptions of their use: WARNING: This format is used for an electrical danger that may Injure or kill the user. Page P-2 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 9 This format is used for a condition that is potentially fatal. CAUTION: This format is used for a condition that may damage equipment but the personal injury risk is low. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page P-3 Revision C...
  • Page 10 Document Formats Preface This page intentionally left blank. Page P-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 11: Chapter-1 Safety Statements

    Safety Statements Chapter About this Chapter This chapter provides important safety information. You must become familiar with this information before installing and operating the VersaMux-4000. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Personal Safety Warnings ................1-3 Lightning Protection ..................
  • Page 12 After the injured person is free of contact with the source of electrical shock, move the person a short distance away and immediately start artificial resuscitation. Refer to FM 21-11. Page 1-2 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 13: Personal Safety Warnings

    To avoid electrical shock and damage to equipment, be certain POWER ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and power cable is disconnected at power source before disconnecting signal cables. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 1-3 Revision C...

  • Page 14: Lightning Protection

    When using this product, it is recommended that the chassis be directly connected to a good earth ground using an appropriate cable as described “Grounding” on page 3-18. Page 1-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 15 Introduction Chapter About this Chapter This chapter provides a description and the specifications for the VersaMux-4000 Trunk Group Multiplexer as well as receiving and inspection information. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Receiving and Inspection ................2-3 Receiving ....................

  • Page 16: Chapter-2 Introduction

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  • Page 17: Receiving And Inspection

    Receiving and Inspection Receiving Inspect the shipping container for damage that may indicate damage to the VersaMux-4000. Packing and crating materials should be retained for storage or shipment. Inspection After unpacking the VersaMux-4000, the unit should be inspected for damage.

  • Page 18: Description

    Chapter 2: Introduction Description The VersaMux-4000 extends the current DNE CV product line by providing the ability to multiplex up to four ports of trunk group traffic onto a single aggregate channel for transport to a remote site. The VersaMux-4000 provides aggregate speeds up to 16-Mbps for use with modern high-speed radio and satellite equipment.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Description Rear Panel The VersaMux-4000 chassis is capable of accepting up to five interface modules (one aggregate module and up to four user input modules). The module slots are located on the rear panel of the chassis along with a craft (control) port, an...

  • Page 20: Ordering Options

    Optional/Replacement VersaMux-4000 User Guide on CD (latest revision). 61060214 Optional Blank Port Cover Plate. Use this plate to cover the chassis opening when you “permanently” remove a port module from the VersaMux-4000 chassis. Table 2-1 Page 2-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Chapter 2: Introduction Specifications Specifications This section lists the VersaMux-4000 specifications as follows: • Table 2-2 lists the supported rates by interface. • Table 2-3 lists the CDI minimum drive distances. • Table 2-4 lists the electrical interface specifications. •...

  • Page 22: Drive Distances

    Specifications Chapter 2: Introduction Drive Distances Table 2-3 lists the minimum specified drive distances for the VersaMux-4000 supported rates. Minimum Specified * Drive Distances Table 2-3 Rates (kbps) Minimum** Distance Interface Medium 96 to 576 3.2 km (2.0 miles) Unbalanced...

  • Page 23: Electrical

    RS-422 clock signal running at 1.0 MHz, 5.0 MHz, or 10 MHz. Table 2-4 Physical Table 2-5 lists the physical specifications for the VersaMux-4000. Note that these dimensions do not include the space required for user connectors VersaMux-4000 Physical Specifications Table 2-5...

  • Page 24: Environmental

    Up to 95%, non-condensing Altitude Operates up to 15,000 feet and non-operating to 40,000 feet. Electromagnetic Emissions The VersaMux-4000 conforms to the requirements of CFR47 (FCC) PART 15, SUBPART B, CLASS A, 2004 for conducted emissions and radiated (FCC PART 15:2004) emissions.
  • Page 25 NRZ DTE Operation ................3-22 NRZ DCE Operation ................3-23 Unbalanced CDI ................... 3-24 Control Port ..................3-25 Fiber Optic Connectors ................ 3-25 External Clock Input ................3-26 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 3-1 Revision C...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Installation This page intentionally left blank Page 3-2 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 27: Chapter-3 Installation Requirements

    Chapter 3: Installation Requirements Requirements Mounting The VersaMux-4000 can be either rack mounted in a standard 19-inch rack or desk-top mounted. Temperature The VersaMux-4000 requires no external cooling as long as the ambient operating temperature is between -10 C (14...

  • Page 28: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting Chapter 3: Installation Rack Mounting The VersaMux-4000 chassis installs in a standard 19-inch rack and requires a pair of rear support brackets. Use the following procedure to install the VersaMux-4000 chassis: Secure the front of the VersaMux-4000 chassis to the front rack mount...

  • Page 29: Rear Support Kit

    Rear Support Kit The Rear Side Support Brackets install in a 20-inch to 22-inch deep rack. Rear Support Kit Table 3-1 lists the contents of the VersaMux-4000 chassis Rear Support Kit (Part Parts List Number 21001118). 21001118 Kit Parts List...

  • Page 30: Rear Support Kit Illustrated Parts

    Rear Support Kit Chapter 3: Installation Rear Support Kit This section provides illustrations of the major components in the VersaMux-4000 Illustrated Parts Chassis Rear Support Bracket Kit. Support Bracket The Support Brackets (two pieces) attach to the Rear Support Brackets and the back rails of the rack.
  • Page 31 62023658 Rear Side Supports (Left and Right-Hand Side Supports) Guide Pins The Guide Pins attach to the Rear Support Brackets (left and right) and fit into holes on the back of the VersaMux-4000 chassis. Figure 3-4 provides an illustration of the Guide Pin.

  • Page 32: Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation

    Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation Chapter 3: Installation Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation Use the following procedure to install the VersaMux-4000 Rear Rack Mount Supports: Screw the 10-32 nuts onto the guide pins as shown in Figure 3-5 tighten them.
  • Page 33 Left-Hand Side (when viewed from the rear of the chassis) Rear Support Bracket Figure 3-6 Securing the Guide Pin Assemblies to the Rear Support Brackets The complete Rear Support Bracket assemblies are shown in Figure 3-7. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 3-9 Revision C...
  • Page 34 Rear Support Bracket Assembly Guide Pin Guide Pin Left-Hand Side (when viewed from the rear of the chassis) Rear Support Bracket Assembly Figure 3-7 Complete Rear Support Bracket Assemblies Page 3-10 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 35 Support Bracket and Rear Support Bracket Right-Hand Side (when viewed from the rear of the chassis) Support Bracket and Rear Support Bracket Figure 3-8 Assembling the Rear Mounting Brackets Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 3-11 Revision C...
  • Page 36 Right-Hand Side (when viewed from the rear of the chassis) Bracket Assembly Guide Pin Guide Pin Left-Hand Side (when viewed from the rear of the chassis) Bracket Assembly Figure 3-9 Completed Bracket Assemblies Page 3-12 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 37 Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation Place the Right-Hand Side Bracket Assembly Guide Pin into the hole in the right-hand rear lower corner of the VersaMux-4000 chassis then slide the Support Bracket forward so it makes contact with the rack mount rail as shown in Figure 3-10.
  • Page 38 Secure the right-hand bracket assembly to the rack using #10 flat washers, #10 lock washers, and 10-32 x 5/8-inch screws as shown in Figure 3-11. Detailed View Figure 3-11 Securing the Right-Hand Bracket Assembly Page 3-14 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 39 Rear Support Bracket Kit Installation Place the Left-Hand Side Bracket Assembly Guide Pin into the hole in the left-hand rear lower corner of the VersaMux-4000 chassis then slide the Support Bracket forward so it makes contact with the rack mount rail as shown in Figure 3-12.
  • Page 40 Secure the left-hand bracket assembly to the rack using #10 flat washers, #10 lock washers, and 10-32 x 5/8-inch screws as shown in Figure 3-13. Detailed View Figure 3-13 Securing the Left-Hand Bracket Assembly Page 3-16 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 41 Tighten the four 10-32 x 3/8-inch screws between the Rear Support Brackets and Support Brackets as shown in Figure 3-14. This completes the Rear Support Bracket installation procedure. Figure 3-14 Securing the Bracket Assembly Screws Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 3-17 Revision C...

  • Page 42: Grounding

    Chapter 3: Installation Grounding VersaMux-4000 units must be connected to sufficient earth grounding. Use 12-AWG wire and a ring lug to connect the VersaMux-4000 to earth ground. 12 AWG Ground Wire Connected to Earth Ground Ring Lug FIBER / CU...

  • Page 43: Power Cord

    Chapter 3: Installation Power Cord Power Cord The VersaMux-4000 units use 110/220 VAC, 47 to 63-Hz, single phase input power. A 6-ft. power cord with polarized plug is supplied with each VersaMux- 4000. The VersaMux-4000 is equipped with a power cord retainer.

  • Page 44: System Interconnects

    System Interconnects Chapter 3: Installation System Interconnects All I/O connections are made through the back of the VersaMux-4000. Pin-outs and connector identifications are provided in Figure 3-18 Figure 3-24. NOTE: Copper communications cables that attach to DNE products should be shielded and the drain wire tied to the metal shell of the connector body (if applicable).

  • Page 45: Nrz Control Leads

    Figure 3-19 NRZ Input/Output Connector with EIA-530 Signal Nomenclature (DTE) NRZ Control Leads This section describes the operation of the VersaMux-4000 NRZ interface control leads and as they apply to the DCE or DTE configuration. Table 3-2 lists the control leads.

  • Page 46: Nrz Dte Operation

    System Interconnects Chapter 3: Installation NRZ DTE Operation This section describes the function of the VersaMux-4000 control leads when the NRZ interface is in the DTE mode (Mode parameter set to DTE). DSR (DCE Ready) When configured in the DTE mode, the DSR control lead is an input to the VersaMux.

  • Page 47: Nrz Dce Operation

    Chapter 3: Installation System Interconnects NRZ DCE Operation This section describes the function of the VersaMux-4000 control leads when the NRZ interface is in the DCE mode (Mode parameter set to DCE). DSR (DCE Ready) When configured in the DCE mode, the DSR control lead is an output from the VersaMux.

  • Page 48: Unbalanced Cdi

    Versamux-4000 Combo Fiber-Copper Module. FIBER / CU Copper (Unbalanced CDI) Receive Copper (Unbalanced CDI) Transmit Figure 3-21 Combo Fiber-Copper Module Unbalanced CDI Transmit and Receive Connectors Page 3-24 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 49: Control Port

    VersaMux- 4000 rear panel. Use a DB-9M to DB-9F “straight-through” cable when connecting the VersaMux-4000 control port to the serial port of a PC. Data from PC Data to PC...

  • Page 50: External Clock Input

    Clock Signal + Clock Signal - Figure 3-24 External Clock Input Connector (BNC) NOTE: The VersaMux-4000 External Clock Input does not support a “multi-drop” configuration. When the Ext-Clk-Type parameter (see “Ext-Clk-Type Parameter” on page 5-13) is set to RS-422 the impedance between the A and B leads is 100-ohms.
  • Page 51 Getting Started Chapter About this Chapter This chapter describes the VersaMux-4000 power-up procedure, basic software navigation, and planning your timing configuration. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Power-Up and Basic Navigation ............... 4-3 Port Numbering Convention ..............4-3 Front Panel Interface ................

  • Page 52: Chapter-4 Getting Started

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  • Page 53: Power-Up And Basic Navigation

    Interface indicators, LCD display, and a control keypad. On power-up, the VersaMux-4000 performs a series of self tests. When the VersaMux-4000 completes the self tests (may take up to 15-seconds) the display turns on and displays the first Main Menu...
  • Page 54 When in the edit mode, the left and right arrow keys navigate through the options for the parameter. To select an option, press the Enter key. The asterisk reappears and pressing the right arrow key returns you to the menu selection. Page 4-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 55: Terminal Interface

    *Note that you change the rate of the VersaMux-4000 terminal interface. “Management” on page 5-31 for more information. Terminal Power-Up Description At power up the VersaMux-4000 displays the > prompt (Main Menu prompt), shown in Figure 4-6, indicating you are logged onto and controlling the unit.
  • Page 56 Main Menu parameters (items) when you type a question mark at the Main Menu prompt. Figure 4-7 Main Menu Displayed After Typing a Question Mark (?) Page 4-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 57 Note that you can also enter the full entry name or any portion that makes it unique. For example, the system accepts “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, alar alarm alarm-st “ ”, and so forth for the Alarm-Status parameter. alarm-status Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 4-7 Revision C...
  • Page 58 The system displays an asterisk next to any editable item (option). For example, Figure 4-10 shows the options for the aggregate card. Note that the Card Type parameter is not editable and no asterisk appears before the NRZ Card option. Page 4-8 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: Getting Started Power-Up and Basic Navigation Figure 4-10 Aggregate Sub-Menu Showing Editable and Non-Editable Options Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 4-9 Revision C...
  • Page 60 Exiting Menus Enter a (for quit) to exit a sub-menu. Figure 4-12 shows using the q command to return to the Main Menu from the aggregate function parameter. Page 4-10 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: Getting Started Power-Up and Basic Navigation Figure 4-12 Using the q Command to Return to the Main Menu Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 4-11 Revision C...
  • Page 62 ”. The system views “coa” (without spaces) as an ambiguous command. Figure 4-13 illustrates this example. Figure 4-13 Concatenating the Configure, Offline, Aggregate Command and Returning Page 4-12 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 63: Planning The Timing

    4000 to develop the reference from its internal oscillator (accuracy +/- 20-ppm). Aggregate Timing In most cases the VersaMux-4000, in DTE mode, will recover the master clock (also known as the Primary Reference Source or PRS) from the transmission uplink equipment via the aggregate interface (NRZ).
  • Page 64 Data) and Tx Clock In (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DTE Source) signals from the DTE are in phase. NOTE: If the DCE mode VersaMux-4000, set to aggregate timing, loses the Tx Clock In signal it will default the clock reference source to the internal oscillator. Figure 4-16...

  • Page 65: External Clock Input Timing

    VersaMux-4000 TxClkSrc parameter is set to System. In this configuration, the VersaMux-4000 uses the Tx Clock DTE signal from the DTE device (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DTE Source) as the source signal to clock the Transmitted Data in from the DTE. In addition, the VersaMux-400 uses this source to generate the Tx Clock DCE signal to the DTE (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DCE Source).
  • Page 66 External Input Timing, VersaMux = DCE Figure 4-20 shows the VersaMux-4000 in DCE mode receiving the master clock via the External Clock Input. In this example the VersaMux uses the master clock reference for the DCE Tx Clock (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DCE Source) and the Rx Clock (Receiver Signal Element Timing- DCE Source).
  • Page 67 Tx Clock (DCE) Tx Clock (DTE) Transmitted Data Rx Clock (DCE) Port Interfaces ClkRef Rx Data Primary Reference Source (PRS) Figure 4-21 VersaMux-4000, DCE Mode, External Clock, TxClkSrc = System Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 4-17 Revision C...

  • Page 68: Port Timing

    Planning the Timing Chapter 4: Getting Started Port Timing The VersaMux-4000 can also accept timing from one of its (non-aggregate) ports. This section describes using Port Timing on the VersaMux-4000. Port Timing, VersaMux = DTE Figure 4-22 shows the DTE mode VersaMux-4000 recovering its master clock from one of its ports.
  • Page 69 Port Timing, VersaMux = DCE Figure 4-24 shows the VersaMux-4000 in DCE mode and receiving its master clock from one of its ports. The VersaMux uses the system reference (ClkRef) to generate the DCE Tx Clock (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DCE Source) and Rx Clock (Receiver Signal Element Timing- DCE Source) signals.
  • Page 70 Planning the Timing Chapter 4: Getting Started This page intentionally left blank Page 4-20 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 71 Operating Instructions Chapter About this Chapter This chapter describes the VersaMux-4000 menu structure and how to use it to program the VersaMux-4000. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Main Menu ...................... 5-3 Terminal Interface .................. 5-3 Front Panel Interface ................
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  • Page 73: Chapter-5 Operating Instructions Main Menu

    Main Menu Main Menu The VersaMux-4000 is equipped with a keypad and LCD display (often referred to as the Front Panel Interface). To configure the operational parameters you can use the Front Panel Interface or you can establish a terminal session with the unit.

  • Page 74: Front Panel Interface

    The system wraps around when you reach the either end of the menu. Figure 5-2 shows the Main Menu and its navigation. Alarm-Status Configure Activate System-Info Statistics Diagnostics Figure 5-2 Main Menu Navigation, Front Panel Display Page 5-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 75 The interface card receiver is not in sync. BERT-Active The active BERT is affecting port or aggregate user traffic. FIFO-Err The interface card FIFO has overflowed or has an under- run condition. Table 5-1 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-5 Revision C...

  • Page 76: Terminal Interface

    Alarm-Status Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Terminal Interface Figure 5-3 shows how to access and view the active alarms from the terminal interface. Figure 5-3 Active Alarms Alarm-Status Page 5-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 77: Front Panel Interface

    Alarm-Status parameter from the front panel interface. Alarm-Status Operation Alarm Alarm-System LOF (example) Additional Active Alarms Figure 5-4 Alarm Status Front Panel Navigation Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-7 Revision C...

  • Page 78: Configure

    “Management” on page 5-31) Terminal Interface Figure 5-5 shows how to access the Configure sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 5-5 Configure Menu Displayed on the Terminal Interface Page 5-8 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 79: Front Panel Interface

    FP-Lighting (see “FP-Lighting Parameter” on page 5-14) Terminal Interface Figure 5-7 shows how to access the System parameters from the terminal interface. Figure 5-7 Accessing the System Sub-Menu Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-9 Revision C...
  • Page 80 System parameter options from the terminal interface (this example shows the Clk-Ref parameter options). Figure 5-8 Accessing the Clk Ref Options from the Terminal Interface Page 5-10 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 81 System Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Figure 5-9 shows the System sub-menu structure and navigation from the front panel interface. Configure System Clk-Ref Ext-Clk-Type FP-Lighting Figure 5-9 System Sub-Menu Structure Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-11 Revision C...
  • Page 82 Front Panel-Lighting Options ENTER Figure 5-10 Accessing System Sub-Menu Parameter Options Clk-Ref Parameter The Clk-Ref parameter specifies the source the VersaMux-4000 uses as the reference for the system timing. Table 5-2 provides descriptions of the Clk-Ref options. Clk-Ref Option Descriptions...
  • Page 83 Versamux and the external clock source). Use this option for a digital TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) clock input.The Station Clock Interface input impedance is 50 +/-10% to ground in TTL mode. Table 5-3 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-13 Revision C...

  • Page 84: Offline

    Port-3 (see “Port-1, Port-2, Port-3 or Port-4” on page 5-21) • Port-4 (see “Port-1, Port-2, Port-3 or Port-4” on page 5-21) • Copy-Config (see “Copy-Config” on page 5-23) Page 5-14 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 85 Terminal Interface Figure 5-11 shows the Offline sub-menu structure and how to access it from the terminal interface Figure 5-11 Accessing the Offline Parameters from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-15 Revision C...
  • Page 86 Since a parameter value has an affect on the other parameters, we highly recommend that you configure the aggregate parameters in the order listed above (Function then Mode then Rate etc.). Page 5-16 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 87 Changing and activating this parameter resets the port rates to 0 (zero) kbps. The options for the Function parameter are: 4-Port-Mux - The VersaMux-4000 functions as a trunk group multiplexer. This option configures the VersaMux-4000 to multiplex the traffic from each port onto the aggregate.
  • Page 88 “Aggregate” on page 5-16) is set to DTE, the VersaMux-4000 uses the falling edge of the clock signal to sample the Rx data bits. When the Mode parameter is set to DCE the VersaMux- 4000 uses the rising edge of the clock signal to clock out the Rx data.
  • Page 89 VersaMux-4000 or to clock Tx data out of the VersaMux-4000. The options for the TxClkSrc parameter are: TxClkIn - In DCE mode, the VersaMux-4000 uses the Tx Clock signal from the DTE device (Transmit Signal Element Timing- DTE Source) to clock in the Transmitted Data.
  • Page 90 1024k <Nx256K> Up Key Returns Without Change Enter Sets Rate Then Returns ENTER Rate Changes Rate 1024k <Nx1024K> Rate Changes Rate 1024k <Nx8K> Figure 5-13 Rate Filter Operation Page 5-20 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 91 Port is connected to a framed signal on the optical interface such as a MD1272/G, GSC-54, or a CV-FOM-D/CV-HTU-16M with its Fiber-Encoding parameter set to FOM. Table 5-6 (page 1 of 3) Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-21 Revision C...
  • Page 92 256, 288, 512, 576, 768, 1024, 1152, 1536, 2048, 2304 (note that these are the most common rates used by end-devices that support order-wire). Table 5-6 (page 2 of 3) Page 5-22 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 93 For example, if you have an original active configuration that you replaced by activating the offline configuration, you can restore the original configuration by selecting Undo. Table 5-7 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-23 Revision C...

  • Page 94: Active

    Port-1 • Port-2 • Port-3 • Port-4 Terminal Interface Figure 5-14 shows how to access the Active sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 5-14 Accessing the Active Sub-Menu Page 5-24 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 95 Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Configure Figure 5-15 shows how to view the active Aggregate parameter option values from the terminal interface. Figure 5-15 Viewing the Active Configuration for the Aggregate Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-25 Revision C...
  • Page 96 Configure Active Aggregate Port-1 Port-4 Port-2 & Port-3 Aggregate Port-1 Port-4 Parameter Parameter Parameter Settings Settings Settings Figure 5-16 Active Sub-Menu Navigation from the Front Panel Interface Page 5-26 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 97: Cau

    Disabled - This option disables the VersaMux-4000 from sending resync pulses. Enabled - This option enables the resync feature. When the VersaMux-4000 detects a loss of synchronization it generates a 6 to 8 millisecond resync pulse and sends it to the cryptographic device.on pins 18 and 21 of the VersaMux-4000 NRZ (aggregate).
  • Page 98 In this example it may take 240 milliseconds for the signal to travel over the satellite link from the local VersaMux-4000 unit to the remote unit. Therefore, not including any delays from the cryptos, the total end around delay would be 480 milliseconds (about half a second).
  • Page 99 8 milliseconds which may or may not be long enough to initiate the resync. NOTE: To ensure that the VersaMux-4000 resync pulse is long enough for all bit rates, we recommend that you set (strap) the crypto to the 2 (one bit time) resync level "time-out-period".
  • Page 100 CAU sub-menu from the front panel interface. Configure KG-Resync KG-Resync Options ENTER Resync-Delay Resync Delay Options ENTER Figure 5-19 CAU Sub-Menu Navigation from the Front Panel Interface Page 5-30 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 101: Management

    Rate The options for the Rate parameter are: • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600* • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 • 115200 *Default Value Table 5-9 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-31 Revision C...
  • Page 102 Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Terminal Interface Figure 5-20 shows how to access the Management sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 5-20 Accessing the Management Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Page 5-32 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 103 Management sub-menu from the front panel interface. Configure Management Card-Type Craft-Port Rate Rate Options ENTER Figure 5-21 Accessing the Management Sub-Menu from the Front panel Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-33 Revision C...

  • Page 104: Activate

    VersaMux then re-initializes using the “new” Active configuration parameters. Undo The VersaMux copies the “Undo” configuration parameters to the Active configuration. The VersaMux then re-initializes using the “undo” Active configuration parameters. Table 5-10 Page 5-34 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 105: Terminal Interface

    Activate sub-menu from the front panel Interface interface. Activate Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration ENTER Offline Undo Figure 5-23 Accessing the Management Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-35 Revision C...

  • Page 106: System-Info

    System-Up-Time - Indicates the length of time the VersaMux-4000 has been operating since the last power-up. • Switch-Settings - indicates the states of internal switch settings of the VersaMux-4000. These are used for factory and repair information only. Inventory The Inventory sub-menu contains the following items: •...

  • Page 107: Terminal Interface

    Sw-Build-Time (Software Build Time) Terminal Interface Figure 5-24 shows how to access the System-Info sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 5-24 Accessing the System-Info Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-37 Revision C...
  • Page 108 System-Info Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Viewing the System Conditions Figure 5-25 shows how to view the system conditions from the terminal interface. Figure 5-25 Viewing the System Conditions Page 5-38 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 109 Chapter 5: Operating Instructions System-Info System-Info Inventory Sub-Menu Figure 5-26 shows how to view the system inventory from the terminal interface. Figure 5-26 Viewing the System-Info Inventory from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-39 Revision C...
  • Page 110 Viewing the General System Card Information Figure 5-27 shows how to view the system card inventory from the terminal interface. Figure 5-27 Viewing the System Card Inventory Information from the Terminal Interface Page 5-40 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 111: Front Panel Interface

    System-Info sub-menu from the front Interface panel display. System-Info Conditions Inventory Condition Parameters Inventory Sub-Menu Status Figure 5-28 Accessing the System-Info Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-41 Revision C...

  • Page 112: Statistics

    Alarm Statistics Aggregate Statistics Bandwidth Statistics Return to Return to Alarm-Stats Aggregate-Stats Reset-Stats Reset-Stats No/Yes No/Yes ENTER ENTER Figure 5-29 Statistics Sub-Menu Navigation from the Front Panel Interface Page 5-42 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 113: Terminal Interface

    Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Statistics Terminal Interface Figure 5-30 shows how to access the Statistics sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 5-30 Accessing the Statistics Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-43 Revision C...

  • Page 114: Alarm-Stats

    Frame-Losses - the number of frame losses • Tx-Frames - the number of frames transmitted • Rx-Frames - the number of frames received • Reset-Stats - enables you to reset the aggregate statistics. Page 5-44 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 115: Bandwidth-Stats

    Spare-BW - the spare bandwidth • Ovhd-BW - the Overhead bandwidth • Port-1-BW - Port-1 bandwidth • Port-2-BW - Port-2 bandwidth • Port-3-BW - Port-3 bandwidth • Port-4-BW - Port-4 bandwidth Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 5-45 Revision C...
  • Page 116 Chapter 5: Operating Instructions Figure 5-33 shows how to view the overall bandwidth statistics from the terminal interface. Figure 5-33 Viewing the Overall Bandwidth Statistics from the Terminal Interface Page 5-46 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 117 Diagnostics Chapter About this Chapter This chapter describes alarms, system status and statistics information, loopback procedures, system self-tests, and the VersaMux-4000 BERT operation. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: LED Indicators ....................6-3 LED Descriptions ................... 6-3 LED States .....................
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  • Page 119: Led Indicators

    4000 alarms, their descriptions, and the interfaces they apply to). POWER Indicator The POWER LED indicates the state of the power supply in the VersaMux-4000. The LED is off when the unit is not powered or when disabled by the FP-Lighting Parameter.
  • Page 120 Parameter). It illuminates red to indicate at least one fault exists on the VersaMux-4000 or that the unit is in “hot-swap” mode (see “Hot-swap” on page 6- 15). The LED is off when there are no active faults within the VersaMux-4000 (or when the FP-Lighting Parameter disables the indicators).

  • Page 121: Led States

    At least one fault exists on one or more ports. Yellow One or more ports operating in loopback mode. Fault One or more system faults exist on the VersaMux-4000. In addition, this indicator illuminates when the Hot-swap parameter is Enabled. The VersaMux-4000 system operation is normal (no faults).

  • Page 122: Diagnostics Menu

    Loopbacks • BERT • Hot-swap • Test Terminal Interface Figure 6-2 shows accessing the Diagnostics sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 6-2 Diagnostics Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Page 6-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 123: Loopbacks

    • the aggregate port on an aggregate module. “Internal Loopbacks” on page 6-8 “External Loopbacks” on page 6-9 loopback diagrams and more information. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-7 Revision C...
  • Page 124 In addition the transmit data continues on to the aggregate port. Mux/Demux Aggregate Module Aggregate Port Tx Data Rx Data Figure 6-5 Internal Loopback Diagram for an Aggregate Module Page 6-8 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 125 In addition the receive data continues on to the multiplexer/demultiplexer. Mux/Demux Aggregate Module Aggregate Port Tx Data Rx Data Figure 6-7 External Loopback Diagram for an Aggregate Module Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-9 Revision C...
  • Page 126 Chapter 6: Diagnostics Loopbacks Sub-Menu, Terminal Interface Figure 6-8 shows how to access the Loopbacks sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 6-8 Loopbacks Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Page 6-10 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 127: Bert

    Loopbacks Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface BERT The VersaMux-4000 is equipped with an internal Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) capable of providing link quality statistics. Only one slot (either aggregate or port) may be connected to the BERT at any one time.
  • Page 128 This parameter specifies the number of errors inserted on the interface defined by the Connection parameter. The Err-Insert options are: Off - This option disables error insertion by the VersaMux-4000 BERT. Single- When selected, this option inserts a single error. 1.0E-3 - Inserts a 10 bit error pattern (one error bit every 1,000).
  • Page 129 (page 3 of 3) Terminal Interface Figure 6-10 shows how to access the BERT sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 6-10 Accessing the BERT sub-menu from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-13 Revision C...
  • Page 130 Pattern Pattern Options ENTER Test-Length Test Length Options ENTER Err-Insert Error Insertion Options ENTER Reset-Stats Reset Options ENTER Figure 6-11 BERT Sub-Menu Navigation from the Front Panel Interface Page 6-14 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 131: Hot-Swap

    • Enabled - Select this option to enable the interface module hot-swap feature. Note that when you select this option the VersaMux-4000 system disables status and alarms reporting. We recommend that you set this parameter to Disabled once you’ve hot-swapped the interface module.

  • Page 132: Hot-Swap

    Hot-Swap the selection to access the Hot-Swap parameter options. Diagnostics Loopbacks BERT Hot-Swap Hot-Swap Disabled Enable/Disable ENTER Figure 6-13 Hot-Swap Navigation from the Front Panel Interface Page 6-16 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 133: Test

    Chapter 6: Diagnostics Diagnostics Menu Test On power-up, the VersaMux-4000 performs a series of Power-On Self Tests (POST) as described in Table 6-3. In addition, you can run additional test by selecting Test from the Diagnostics menu. This accesses a sub-menu with the following items: •...
  • Page 134 Data Bit errors test • FOM tests Factory Tests These extensive tests produce no end-user information. They are intended for DNE factory and field service specialists only. Table 6-3 Page 6-18 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 135 Accessing the Test Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Figure 6-15 shows how to access the test Status report from the terminal interface. Figure 6-15 Accessing the Test Status Report from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-19 Revision C...
  • Page 136 Accessing the Test Results Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Figure 6-17 shows how to display the results for all tests from the terminal interface Figure 6-17 Displaying All the Test Results on the Terminal Interface Page 6-20 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 137 Accessing the Start-Test Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Figure 6-18 shows how to access the Stop-Test sub-menu from the terminal interface. Figure 6-19 Accessing the Stop-Test Sub-Menu from the Terminal Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-21 Revision C...
  • Page 138 Start-Test Sub-Menu Stop-Test Sub-Menu Figure 6-20 Accessing the Test Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface Figure 6-21 shows how to navigate the Status sub-menu from the front panel interface. Page 6-22 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 139 Chapter 6: Diagnostics Diagnostics Menu Diagnostics Test Status Test-State Idle Test-Mode BIST Test-Performed Test-Passed Idle Test-Failed Idle Figure 6-21 Navigating the Test Status List from the Front Panel Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-23 Revision C...
  • Page 140 Start-Test sub-menu from the front panel interface. Diagnostics Test Start-Test Start-Test BIST Factory ENTER Figure 6-23 Navigating Start-Test Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface Page 6-24 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 141 Figure 6-24 shows how to navigate the Start-Test sub-menu from the front panel interface. Diagnostics Test Stop-Test Stop-Test ENTER Figure 6-24 Navigating Stop-Test Sub-Menu from the Front Panel Interface Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 6-25 Revision C...
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  • Page 143 Maintenance Chapter About this Chapter This chapter describes the maintenance of the VersaMux-4000. CAUTION: Be sure to follow ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) precautions when handling the VersaMux-4000 and its related equipment. Chapter Contents This chapter contains the following topics: Preventive Maintenance ..................

  • Page 144: Chapter-7 Maintenance

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  • Page 145: Preventive Maintenance

    There is no preventive maintenance schedule for the VersaMux-4000 units. Upon receipt of the VersaMux-4000 from DNE (or distributor), we recommended that you visually inspect the unit. Scheduled cleaning of the VersaMux-4000 unit is determined by the environmental conditions of the installation site. Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with an antistatic cloth using a commercially available nonabrasive cleaning agent.
  • Page 146 Do not insert any liquids into the ports. Mate the cable to the port immediately (before it can collect any dust). Page 7-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 147: Replacing/Installing A Module

    NOTE: If you remove or insert an interface module (on an operating VersaMux-4000) with the Hot-Swap parameter disabled, the system cannot prevent data loss on the aggregate interface. In addition to data loss the system may reboot or crash when you remove or insert an interface module with the Hot-Swap parameter disabled.

  • Page 148: Removing A Module

    VersaMux-4000, perform the procedure described in “Hot-Swapping a Module” on page 7-5 before proceeding with this procedure. Use the following procedure to remove a module from the VersaMux-4000 chassis: Unscrew the thumbscrews located at the top corners of the module as shown in Figure 7-1.

  • Page 149: Installing A Module

    Module” on page 7-5 before proceeding with this procedure. Use this procedure to install a module in the VersaMux-4000 chassis: Carefully align the module with the guides located on the side of the user or aggregate slot as shown in Figure 7-3.
  • Page 150 “Hot- swap” on page 6-15. NOTE: Do not tighten the thumbscrews with a screwdriver. This may stress the screw and damage it. Figure 7-5 Hand-Tightening the Captive Thumbscrews Page 7-8 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 151: Procedure

    Chapter 7: Maintenance Replacing/Installing a Module Procedure Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-9 Revision C...

  • Page 152: Software Upgrade Procedure

    DNE Technologies, Technical Support at(203) 265-7151 x400 or (800) 370-4485 x400 for upgrade files and availability. Use the following procedure to upgrade the software on the VersaMux-4000: Start a HyperTerminal session and connect a serial cable from the computer to the control port on the back of the VersaMux-4000.
  • Page 153 Confirming the Software Upgrade Utility Program Select option one, Set Terminal Rate, from the SOFTWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu (enter a ) to access the Set Terminal Rate menu as shown in Figure 7-8. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-11 Revision C...
  • Page 154 Disconnect the HyperTerminal connection and change the COM1 properties to 115200 bps as shown in Figure 7-9 and reconnect the session. Press any key to continue as shown in Figure 7-10. Page 7-12 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 155 Chapter 7: Maintenance Software Upgrade Procedure Figure 7-9 Changing the HyperTerminal Rate to 115,200 Bits per Second Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-13 Revision C...
  • Page 156 When the system prompts: Are you sure? Y/N (N) type: then press the Enter key to confirm. The system erases the application code as shown in Figure 7-11. Page 7-14 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 157 Enter key to start loading the new application code. Enter a at the prompt to confirm and the system prompts you for the file as shown in Figure 7-12. Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-15 Revision C...
  • Page 158 Note that you need to set the Files of type: field in the Send Text File dialog box to All files (*.*), as shown in Figure 7-13, to access the hex file. Page 7-16 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 159 The transfer takes a few minutes with lines of code scrolling in the HyperTerminal window as shown in Figure 7-14. Figure 7-14 Application Code File being Sent to the VersaMux-4000 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-17 Revision C...
  • Page 160 UTILITY menu to store the application checksum. Enter a at the prompt to confirm the storage command. 12. You can upgrade three of the VersaMux-4000 FPGAs. To begin upgrading the FPGAs, select the Erase FPGA Code option (enter a ) from the SOFTWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu to access the “Erase FPGA Selection Menu”...
  • Page 161 17. Enter a 0 (zero), 1, or 2 corresponding to the FPGA that you are upgrading. Enter a at the prompt to confirm. Figure 7-16 Storing the FPGA Program for the DeMux FPGA (option 2) Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page 7-19 Revision C...
  • Page 162 “zero”) from the SOFTWARE UPGRADE UTILITY menu to reset the system as shown in Figure 7-17. This completes the Software Upgrade Procedure. Figure 7-17 Resetting the VersaMux-4000 System Page 7-20 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 163 Warranty Statements Chapter About this Chapter This chapter states the warranty and support policies for the VersaMux-4000. Chapter Contents This chapter includes the following topics: Statement of Warranty ..................8-3 Service Requests ..................... 8-4 Returning Defective Equipment ............... 8-5 Obtaining an RMA and Returning Equipment .........

  • Page 164: Chapter-8 Warranty Statements

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  • Page 165: Statement Of Warranty

    DNE Technologies at its option. Items repaired or replaced by DNE Technologies under this clause will be free from defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90) days from date of shipment by Ultra Electronics, DNE Technologies, or the balance of the warranty period for the equipment, whichever is longer.

  • Page 166: Service Requests

    Our Technical Support Operation may be contacted regarding on-site service requests or for additional information by: • Telephone: (203) 265-7151 extension 400 Toll Free: (800) 370-4485 extension 400 • E-mail: tech.support@ultra-dne.com • FAX: (203) 265-9101 Page 8-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...

  • Page 167: Returning Defective Equipment

    Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package and any other paperwork included with the shipment. Preparing Items for Damaged or defective VersaMux-4000 units should be repacked in the original Return containers or re-crated. Your service request must include the following information: •...
  • Page 168 Returning Defective Equipment Chapter 8: Warranty Statements This page intentionally left blank. Page 8-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 169 ........5-19 BERT-Bits-Tested Alarms-Stats Parameter Description ...........6-11 Description ..............5-42 BERT-Sync-Losses Alarm-Stats Parameter Description ...........6-11 Viewing, Terminal Interface .........5-44 Alarm-Status BERT-Sync-State Parameter, Front Panel Interface ........5-7 Parameter Description ...........6-11 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page IX-1 Revision C...
  • Page 170 Description ...............5-12 Cooling ..............3-3 Requirements Clock External Input Specification ..........2-9 Copper Multi-Drop ................3-26 ......3-24 Unbalanced Connector Assignments Clocking Copy-Config Internal ................4-13 Offline Parameter Description ........5-23 Page IX-2 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 171 ..............2-10 Sub-Menu, Terminal Interface ........6-6 Enable Disable Hot-Swap ................7-5 Hot-Swap ................7-5 Enabled Disabled .........6-15 Hot-swap Option Described .........6-15 Hot-swap Option Described Display End Around Delay ..................4-3 Description ..............5-28 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page IX-3 Revision C...
  • Page 172 Optical Connector Assignments ........3-25 HyperTerminal Filter Settings ................4-5 FOM Mode Rates .............5-20 Flash Memory ............2-4 Saved Configuration Formats Impedance Document Styles ...............P-2 External Clock Input ............3-26 Page IX-4 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 173 Replacing, Installing, Hot-Swapping Monitoring ............5-36 System Conditions Mounting Display ................4-3 Lighting Options ............. 5-14 .............3-3 Rack or Desk-Top LCD Display Multi-Drop Basic Function ..............4-4 Clock Not Supported ............3-26 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page IX-5 Revision C...
  • Page 174 OW-Filter Port-2-BW Offline Port Parameter Description ......5-22 ........... 5-45 Statistics, Description Port-3 .......... 5-13 Clk-Ref Option Description Port-3-BW Parameter Accessing on Terminal Interface ........4-7 Statistics, Description ........... 5-45 Page IX-6 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 175 Options Displayed on the Front Panel On Power Up ..............6-17 Rear Panel Service Description ................2-5 ................8-4 Requests Rear Support Bracket Kit Settings Parts List ................3-5 Terminal Connection ............4-5 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page IX-7 Revision C...
  • Page 176 Accessing Parameters, Front Panel Interface Timing Configuration ....5-9 Accessing Parameters, Terminal Interface Overview ................. 4-13 Parameters .................5-9 Total-BW System Card Viewing Information, Terminal Interface ....5-40 Statistics, Description ........... 5-45 Page IX-8 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
  • Page 177 Bandwidth Statistics ............5-45 System Inventory ............5-36 Voltage Primary ................2-9 Warning ..............1-3 High Voltage ................1-4 Lightning Warranty ................8-3 Statement Weight ..............2-9 VersaMux-4000 Width ..............2-9 VersaMux-4000 Zero-Crossing Ext-Clk-Type Option Description .........5-13 Part No. 24001157 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Page IX-9 Revision C...
  • Page 178 Index Page IX-10 VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide Part No. 24001157 Revision C...
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